Hubert Franklin

Hubert Franklin, of Pigeon Forge, went to be with his Heavenly Father Sunday, August 7, 2011 at Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center. He was retired from the United States Army with 23 years of service, 9 in which he was stationed in Germany. He was an instructor at the Armor School at Fort Knox, and an instructor of Tank Gunnery at West Point. In the aftermath of World War II, he served as a member of the Elite Constabulary Unit of the U.S. Military whose missions included maintaining Border Patrol between the German and Russian controlled German border. Mr. Franklin served as military escort in Europe for Cardinal Spellman of New York during his World Wide Tour. He was a member of the Sevierville Church of God, D.A. V. and American Legion Post 202 in Gatlinburg. He was preceded in death by his parents Walter Payne and Pearl Ownby Franklin, grandparents, Mary L. and Matt Ownby, Lawson Franklin and Belle Franklin, sister, Louise Franklin Harrell,. Brothers, Lloyd Franklin and Arthur Franklin. Survivors: Wife: Anna Ruth Clark Franklin Daughter: Kathleen Franklin Goff \and husband Bruce Alan Goff Grandchildren: Taylor Warren Goff, Kathleen Elizabeth “Katie” Goff, MacKenzie Alexandra Goff, and Annika Kennedy Goff Brother: Boyd Franklin and wife Christine Sisters: Dell and husband Roy Williams, Freda and husband Conard McCarter, Iva Lee and husband Lee Clabo Several nieces and nephews Special Friends: Betty Clark, Sid and Sue Ratliff, Barry Ratliff and Brian Ratliff, and Roberta Fugate Memorial donations may be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends 5-6:45 PM Thursday with funeral service to follow at 7 PM at the Sevierville Church of God with Pastor Jim Cook, Pastor James McFalls, and Pastor Melvin Lonas officiating. Family and friends will leave Atchley Funeral Home at 1:30 PM Saturday in procession to Middle Creek Cemetery for a 2 PM graveside service. Arrangements by Atchley Funeral Home, Sevierville. (www.atchleyfuneralhome.com)